Backdraft Roadster, BDR#703
Sterling Grey/Silver stripes
—SOLD—

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broadside shot (passenger side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by owner
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Backdraft Roadster, BDR#703.  Sterling Grey/Stuttgart Silver LeMans stripes.  Blistering fast performance, sure-footed handling and excellent braking ability in a certifiably well-rounded package.

The chassis is engineered with a crumple zone for added safety.

Only 8,800 miles [14,200 km] logged (we’re both in our sixties, so all our driving adventures have been exhilarating but responsible It’s a very well cared for drivin’ machine.

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—Beneath the Bonnet—
393 cid small-block Windsor-based Ford V8

393 cid (351 Windsor stroker) engine photo (from driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by owner


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393 cid small block 351W-based Ford V8 built by acclaimed Performance Engineering of Ross Ohio.

SS braided fuel and vacuum lines.  MSD distributor & coil with digital ignition & rev limiter.  FAST Fuel Injection system guarantees immediate start in cold or at altitude.

Dyno-tested before left the builder facility at 447 hp/432 ft/lbs. torque.

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—Gear Train—

  • TKO 600-4617 five-speed gearbox
  • rugged BMW IRS [see illustration down below]

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elevated broadside shot#! (from driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by owner
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—In this Gran Turismo cockpit—

cockpit shot (from driver side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

Hardwood-rimmed steering wheel, rich black carpet, full complement of seven VDO blackface electronic gages, 4-point Crow harnesses, two chromed fire extinguishers and extra legroom for taller drivers [I’m 6’3″ tall].

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dashboard shot of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by owner
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The steel-gray spectre
in Enzo’s rearview mirror

 head-on frontal shot of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by owner
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Line drawing of Backdraft Racing’s BMW Series 3–based rear suspension setup.

3/4-frontal shot of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by owner
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—Rolling Stock—

  • 17″ wheels with true knockoff spinners
  • Sumitomo rubber [front 245/45Z/Rx17″; rear 315/35ZRx17″]

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elevated broadside shot#! (from passenger side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by owner
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3/4-rear shot (passenger side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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rear quarter shot (passenger side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

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—Other Particulars—

Over $4,000 in upgrades: genuine Raydyot driver-side mirror, 3M clear stone guards on leading surfaces of rear fenders, heater, key-lockable glovebox, chromed bumper overriders, ceramic-coated headers/sidepipes, tonneau cover and full indoor storage cover.

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overhead rear shot (passenger side) of Sterling Grey 427SC Shelby classic Backdraft Cobra, BDR#703, for sale by ownerClick on the photo above to see it at a much larger size.

You’ll encounter no unpleasant/downside surprises… just breathtaking driving adventures and ‘thumbs up’ gestures every time you stop at a traffic light!

—SOLD—

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    $74,500 obo

Serious inquiries only, please!

CobraCountry commentary: Kery photographed his Backdraft Racing serpent using his Nikon D600 digicam with its Nikkor AF-S 24-85mm short-zoom lens. He painstakingly followed our Cobra photography guidelines and captured his Backdraft Roadster almost precisely as if you were viewing it "in person." CS Cobra gold divider bar 10 February 2023: You can mark my Sterling Grey Backdraft Roadster SOLD! Gone to a new stable and a proud new owner up north in Idaho. Many thanks! Kery Oldroyd